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Memorial Day Inspirations, Intensive Outpatient Program Celebration

Memorial Day Celebration at Delta Regional Medical Center’s Inspirations, Intensive Outpatient Program

Greenville - As part of its efforts to personalize its programs to fit the needs of its clients, the staff at Delta Regional Medical Center’s Intensive Outpatient Program have devised strategies to capture traditionally observed holidays and events.

On Friday, May 22nd, the staff set aside time to recognize its former servicemen in honor of Memorial Day.

“Typically we take people in the age group of 55 and up and we will take them younger as we structure programs for that age group,” said Program Director Larry Evans. “We do education programs about depression, anxiety, medications, Alzheimer’s and aging to name a few.”

“Today, we want to show our veterans our appreciation for their service to the country,” Evans said.

IOP had two veterans in their midst on Friday, John Threadgill, and 85-year-old former seaman and George Peetes, an 82-year-old veteran with service in several branches of the armed forces.

“I was in the Navy, Air Force and Army,” Peetes said. “I did 17 years in all. I started working in the engine room in the Navy but stayed seasick and moved to the gunner’s galleon.”

Peetes ‘stint in the Air Force was as a mechanic at Hunter Air Force Base in Georgia. In the Army, Peetes spent time in Germany, Trinidad and Cuba mostly during an era of post World War II peace.

Threadgill on the other hand was stationed in Honolulu in the middle years of World War II. He also spent time in Paris during his one and only tour of duty as an ammunition supplier in the US Navy.

And the Hollandale native has vivid memories of his time at sea.

“We were stuck at sea for two days without food or water,” Threadgill said. “Before he became president, John F. Kennedy and his Navy patrol boat saved our lives. That’s why I named one of my sons Kennedy.”

Both Peetes and Threadgill received American flags from the staff at IOP. Peetes proudly held his memento in his right hand while Threadgill stuck his flag in the brim of his baseball cap.

Peetes gives his blessings for the sacrifice that service men and women continue to make in the modern day military as well.

“I wish them nothing but the best,” Peetes said. “They have a job that not everybody is cut out to do.”

For more information on Inspirations, Intensive Outpatient Program, call 662-332-1889.

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